Welcome to planDisney, Randolph! Planning any trip to Walt Disney World Resort is magical, but a 25th anniversary trip is just extra special. My family will always treasure celebrating my in-laws' 50th anniversary on a Disney Cruise with the grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. You are making memories for a lifetime.
Arriving early and heading to straight to the parks is my favorite way to start a Disney Day! You can easily drop your bags off Pop Century Bell Services and have them hold them for you until you are ready to check into your room. For the ultimate ease that day, you may also want to take advantage of
Direct-to-Room Service. To do this, check into your room on the
My Disney Experience App before your arrival, and you will receive a notice when your room is ready. Once you get the notice that you are all checked in, the app will show you your room number. When you return to Pop Century, you can grab your bags from Bell Services and head straight to your room and use your MagicBand or the My Disney Experience app to unlock the door.
At the parks, be sure to visit the counter in a store and ask the cashier for a Celebration pin: an anniversary one for you and your spouse and a First Visit for your granddaughter. It really is fun to see the smiles and hear the wishes from Cast Members and fellow park-goers, and they make fun souvenirs to commemorate the special trip.
While I know from your question, you are ready to hit the parks, there is also a lot for you and your family to enjoy at Pop Century Resort. Be sure to check out the
planDisney Pocket Guide to Pop Century Resort for information on all this resort has to offer. With the
Hippy Dippy, Computer and Bowling Pools, you can make a splash in some very "pop vibey" waters. One of my family's favorite resort activities is "Movies Under the Stars," which you can find at Hippy Dippy Pool. There should be a calendar of events posted at the resort or you can ask a Cast Member for the schedule for the movies and times and for other events at the resort. And I've not tried it myself (yet), but I hear the Tye-Dye cheesecake at
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining is to "dye" for. What better way to celebrate an anniversary than enjoying delicious cheesecake with your spouse, kids and grandkids at Disney?
Early wishes for a Happy Anniversary at the Most Magical Place on Earth! If we can help you with any other questions, please come back to
planDisney!
Jana